Case - Cigarette case with griffins and marquetry - Wood

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A 20th‑century European wood cigarette case with griffons and marquetry, featuring intricate inlays and a rectangular form, measuring 8 cm high, 15 cm wide and 11.5 cm deep, in fairly good condition from intensive use with minor losses.

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Very beautiful marquetry cigarette box with magnificent griffins, an elegant and refined collectible object.

Made from various precious woods, it is decorated with complex and artistic motifs combining griffins, dolphins, and vegetal garlands created by inlaying fine pieces of wood of different colors.
These motifs depict scenes of nature and animals.
The box is rectangular in shape and has a lid that opens to reveal compartments designed to hold cigarettes.
Marquetry adds a touch of luxury and sophistication to this object, making it a perfect gift for tobacco enthusiasts or art collectors.

The box has been used intensively; it shows numerous flaws and stains (see photos).

Very beautiful marquetry cigarette box with magnificent griffins, an elegant and refined collectible object.

Made from various precious woods, it is decorated with complex and artistic motifs combining griffins, dolphins, and vegetal garlands created by inlaying fine pieces of wood of different colors.
These motifs depict scenes of nature and animals.
The box is rectangular in shape and has a lid that opens to reveal compartments designed to hold cigarettes.
Marquetry adds a touch of luxury and sophistication to this object, making it a perfect gift for tobacco enthusiasts or art collectors.

The box has been used intensively; it shows numerous flaws and stains (see photos).

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
Europe
Material
Wood
Model
Cigarette case with griffins and marquetry
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
8 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
11.5 cm
Estimated Period
20th
PortugalVerified
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Objects sold
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